Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly issued a statement early Thursday regarding the tragic Wednesday night crash of a plane that originated from Wichita and that was preparing to land at Reagan National Airport in Washington,

An American Airlines flight that departed from Wichita, Kansas, on Wednesday collided with a military helicopter at Reagan National Airport.

Gov. Laura Kelly is taking a cautious approach to spending taxpayer money. Her proposed budget for Kansas anticipates just a 0.7% increase on the already approved 2025 budget. As a result, the state can’t afford large increases in government services.

Governor Laura Kelly’s budget includes $5.5 million to eliminate the co-payments for more than 35,000 students.

By eliminating this burden, we can reduce childhood hunger, we can reduce the stigma our low-income students face in our school cafeterias, and we can increase academic success,” Gov. Laura Kelly said.

Gov. Laura Kelly welcomed immigrants from 18 different countries across four continents at a naturalization ceremony at the Kansas Statehouse.

A pending Kansas Senate resolution asks for Gov. Kelly to cooperate with federal immigration officials, including sending the National Guard to Texas.

Governor Laura Kelly gave only brief remarks when asked what her thoughts were on a recent heated argument between two elected officials at a Topeka bar. 27 News sought a

The plane had departed from Wichita, Kansas and was carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, according to American Airlines.

Private school students rallied at the Kansas Statehouse for National School Choice Week, while lawmakers honored some public high school programs.

TOPEKA —In celebration of Kansas Day, Governor Laura Kelly joined leaders to unveil the new women's suffrage mural in the Statehouse.

Warm winds persist across the Kansas City region with temperatures slowly declining. Mostly sunny skies will give way to increasing clouds toward the afternoon and evening. There is a chance for rain and a few thunderstorms by late afternoon or evening, marking Thursday as an Impact Day.